Big Sister Little Sister recently concluded a collection drive for homeless women in Leon County. Photo submitted by Breyanna Homes Big Sister Little Sister held an “We Matter Period” donation drive for homeless women in the region. The “We Matter Period” drop-off boxes were at several places on campus for […]
Author: Rikki Bell | Staff Reporter
Farm-to-table comes together at Backwoods Crossing
Backwoods Crossing promotes farm-to-table cuisine. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell Backwoods Crossing is a modern restaurant crafting new American dishes from local ingredients. Tyler and Jesse Rice own it. The brothers opened Backwoods Crossing in 2016 at 6724 Mahan Drive, just went of the I-10 exit. The brothers wanted to grow […]
Queens Like Me empowers young women
Photo courtesy of norealjewelry.com Queens Like Me hosted a free vision board party on Saturday. This event was located at the Oasis Center for Women and Girls. Robyn Daniels founded the organization 18 months ago. A vision board is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a […]
Alzheimer’s walk raises awareness, money
Constant rain did not stop Sunday's walk. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell. The Alzheimer’s Project held its annual Forget Me Not Walk at Cascades Park on Sunday. Even though it was a rainy day the event still had a successful outcome. The event featured a bounce house, food trucks, […]
Frenchtown Farmers Market working with the community
The Frenchtown Farmers Market is open on Saturdays. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell The Frenchtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.a. until 1 p.m. The market is located at 524 North Martin Luther King Blvd. “We come every Saturday because we want to give good, healthy […]
Group knits hats for cancer victims
Barbara K Linton, founder of Courage Through Cancer. Photo Courtesy of The CTC website. Courage Through Cancer Ministries is a nonprofit Christian cancer support ministry. It is dedicated to helping those whose lives have been touched by cancer. CTC is governed by a board of directors to ensure that the […]
Voodoo Dog deserves a visit
Voodoo Dog is on South Macomb Street only a half-mile from the FAMU campus. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell. Voodoo Dog is a funky hot dog orientated eatery. It also sells creative burgers, beers, and desserts. It is a great place to get a quick meal with your family and friends. […]
Planet Fitness opens near FAMU
A new Planet Fitness has opened in the former Winn Dixie on South Monroe Street. Rikki Bell | The Famuan A new Planet Fitness has opened near Florida A&M University. The Planet Fitness is located on South Monroe Street. This is convenient for people who live on the south side […]
Rapper Su Gutta calls Tallahassee home
Su Gutta recording to Kick Back Studio. Photo submitted by Shine City. Roylee Glanton is a local up and coming rapper. He prefers to be called by his rap name, “Su Gutta.” Glanton is from Dundee and he moved to Tallahassee in 2013. Glanton has had a passion for music since […]
Southern Exposure Art Gallery a showcase for local talent
Art pieces for sale at the Southern Exposure Art Gallery. Southern Exposure Art Gallery is a place where artists showcase their work to the community. The art gallery consists of eight members and two or three different featured artists each month. The art gallery has over 300 pieces of art, […]